1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| 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 | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 132 L |
