1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1966 Moretti 2500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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 187 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:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Zodiac | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
