1981 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 322 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1967 Monteverdi 375 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
Model | Capri | 375 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |