1974 AC 428 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1974 AC 428 and 1974 Volvo 140 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 175 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | 428 | 140 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |