1967 AC 428 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 296 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 (627 Nm) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
