1967 AC 428 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 647 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 428 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
