1967 AC 428 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 13 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 264 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | 428 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
