1975 AC 428 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 AC 428.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1975 AC 428 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | 428 | Serie II |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 639 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |