1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 (380 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 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 Hai 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Monteverdi |
| Model | Continental | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
