1973 AC 428 vs. 1950 Austin A135
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1950 Austin A135 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |
