1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 189 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (156 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 428 | C |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |