1965 AC 427 vs. 2009 BMW 760
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 is newer by 44 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, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 AC 427. (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC 427. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 693 kg more than 1965 AC 427. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2009 BMW 760 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 427 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 88 L |
