1965 AC 427 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 47 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 155 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1433 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 427 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 132 L |
