1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, 1964 Moretti 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 1,903 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 159S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ferrari 159S weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 Moretti 850. 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.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Moretti |
Model | 159S | 850 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2040 mm |