1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1971 AC 428
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. (287 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1971 AC 428 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | AC |
Model | 350 | 428 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |