1974 AC 428 vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | 428 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 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 | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
