1967 AC 428 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 37 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 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 229 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) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
