1967 AC 428 vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra 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 83 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 833 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | 428 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
