1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Jaguar | AC |
| Model | Vanden Plas | 428 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
