1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Ford |
| Model | Hai 450 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
