1967 AC 428 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 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 115 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 121 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
