1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 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 246 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
Model | Falcon | 375 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |