1967 AC 428 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 15 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 194 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 944 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 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | 428 | 944 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |