1967 AC 428 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 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 197 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |