1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 86 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | 428 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
