1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1961 Moretti 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 125 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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, 1953 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Prefect | 500 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1850 mm |