1972 AC 428 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 AC 428 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
