1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Toyota Crown 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 247 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown. 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 428 | Crown |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2597 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |