1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 258 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 270 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Fairlane | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
