1967 AC 428 vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 42 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 143 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | AC | Jeep |
| Model | 428 | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
