1973 AC 428 vs. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 540 kg more than 1973 AC 428. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 AC 428. (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 AC 428.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 428 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
