1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 Dodge Monaco were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 123 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 486 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | 428 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |
