1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Volvo 120 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 256 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | 428 | 120 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |