1967 AC 428 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 43 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1129 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 428 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
