1974 AC 428 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1974 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 265 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
