1975 AC 428 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1975 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1975 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 AC 428 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | 428 | 944 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |