1965 AC 427 vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 33 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 15 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 998 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC 427. (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC 427.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | 427 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 94 L |
