1967 AC 428 vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 507 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | 428 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
