1967 AC 428 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 10 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 107 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 32 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 428 | 450 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |