1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1972 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 16 kg more than 1972 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
