1974 AC 428 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown 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 200 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 428 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
