1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 Opel Rekord 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 232 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. 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 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | 428 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
