1967 AC 428 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 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 36 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 317 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | 428 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |
