1965 AC 427 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 46 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 154 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 216 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 AC 427. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | 427 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
