1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1973 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Cortina | 375 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
