1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375.
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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Monteverdi |
| Model | 400 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 125 L |
