1967 AC 428 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 117 kg more than 1967 AC 428. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | 428 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
