1960 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375.
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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar MK IX | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Monteverdi |
| Model | MK IX | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |
