2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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 191 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 291 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Falcon | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 391 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 | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 130 L |
