1967 AC 428 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 22 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 163 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 402 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | 428 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
