1956 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1974 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1974 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Consul | 375 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
