1967 AC 428 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 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 39 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 347 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) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 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 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 120 L |
