1967 AC 428 vs. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 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 212 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 | 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 428 | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 66.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
