1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Pontiac Firebird 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) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. (255 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 177 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | 428 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 255 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
