1971 AC 428 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 231 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | 428 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
