1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 223 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 428 | 1750 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |