1971 AC 428 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
