1974 AC 428 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD 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 135 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1974 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1974 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | LTD |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3090 mm |