1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Taunus | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |
