1975 AC 428 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 AC 428 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
