1958 Ford 17 vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1959 Moretti Golden is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | 17 | Golden |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
