1967 AC 428 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 36 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 183 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | 428 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
