1967 AC 428 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 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 185 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 428 | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 69 L |
