1965 AC 427 vs. 1965 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1965 AC 427 and 1965 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,027 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 633 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1965 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 427 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 7027 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 95 L |
