1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 400 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) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Ferrari | AC |
| Model | 400 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
