1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 405 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 1975 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Montego | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
