1972 AC 428 vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 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 189 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. 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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AC 428 | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | 428 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |