1967 AC 428 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H 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 206 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 92 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | AC | SsangYong |
| Model | 428 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
