1974 AC 428 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1974 AC 428 and 1974 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 213 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4. 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 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | 428 | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |