1967 AC 428 vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 41 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 332 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | 428 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
