1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 1967 Monteverdi 375 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
Model | Prefect | 375 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |