1967 AC 428 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 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, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 272 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 428 | 300 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |