2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 27 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | AC |
Model | Park Ward | 428 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |