1971 AC 428 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
