1967 AC 428 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird 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 210 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 330 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |