1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1101 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | 428 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| 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 | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| 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 | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 104 L |
