1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (391 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Falcon | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
