1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 752 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
Model | GT 40 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 651 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 125 L |