1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
Model | 12 M | 375 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |