2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Falcon | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |
