1971 AC 428 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 628 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1971 AC 428 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | 428 | Defender |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 639 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |