2005 Marcos TS vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 31 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1974 AC 428 | |
| Make | Marcos | AC |
| Model | TS | 428 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
