1965 AC 427 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 42 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 110 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 AC 427. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | 427 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 86 L |
