1973 AC 428 vs. 1973 Ferrari 312
To start off, both 1973 AC 428 and 1973 Ferrari 312 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1973 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 12500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
