1967 AC 428 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 82 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |