1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Ferrari 312
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Ferrari 312 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 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 933 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 312.
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. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 312 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 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
