1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1962 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1962 Moretti Panoramica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Moretti Panoramica weights approximately 15 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect.
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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1962 Moretti Panoramica | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Prefect | Panoramica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2160 mm |