1967 AC 428 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 21 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 202 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | 428 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
