1965 AC 427 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 108 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 427 | S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
