1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 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 248 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Monteverdi | Ford |
Model | Hai 450 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |