1967 AC 428 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona 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 203 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona. 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Ascona 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 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | 428 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| 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 | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
