1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta would be higher. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Ferrari |
| Model | Berlinetta | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 86 L |
