1974 AC 428 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | 428 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
