1967 AC 428 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 4 kg more than 1967 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | AC | Panoz |
| Model | 428 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
