1972 AC 428 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1972 AC 428 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 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 192 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | 428 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 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 | 1434 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
