1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Ford Fairlane 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 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
