1967 AC 428 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 32 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 137 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 204 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | 428 | LS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
