1971 AC 428 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 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 183 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 428 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
