1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 12 M | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | 12 M | 850S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |
