2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 35 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1974 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1974 AC 428 | |
| Make | Maserati | AC |
| Model | GranSport | 428 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
