2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 246 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
Because 1972 AC 428 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AC 428. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1972 AC 428 | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Five Hundred | 428 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |