1967 AC 428 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 39 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 106 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 494 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | 428 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 114 L |