1967 AC 428 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 130 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | 428 | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |