1973 AC 428 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
