1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1960 Moretti 750

To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 77 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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, both vehicles can yield 63 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Ford Prefect 1960 Moretti 750
Make Ford Moretti
Model Prefect 750
Year Released 1948 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1172 cc 746 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 31 HP 29 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 63.5 mm 60 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.5 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 837 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2160 mm


 

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