1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 AC 428. 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Porsche | AC |
| Model | 928 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
