1967 AC 428 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 44 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1107 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | 428 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
