1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AC 428 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1974 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1974 AC 428 | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Mustang | 428 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |