1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 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 53 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 314 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | 428 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
