1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1970 AC 428

To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 28 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, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 AC 428.

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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram. 1970 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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