1981 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 would be higher. At 6,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 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:
1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |