1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (391 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 606 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450.
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 Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK X | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Monteverdi |
| Model | MK X | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 130 L |
