2010 Jeep Liberty vs. 1971 AC 428
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 411 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | 1971 AC 428 | |
| Make | Jeep | AC |
| Model | Liberty | 428 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1841 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2450 mm |
