2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 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 189 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1785 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | F-250 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 130 L |
