2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 37 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1970 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | AC |
| Model | SLK | 428 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
