1965 AC 427 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 433 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 427 | 400 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |