1967 AC 428 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 575 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | 428 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
