1965 AC 427 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 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 267 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang. 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 427 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
