1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1958 Moretti 1200
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 1200. (52 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 610 kg more than 1958 Moretti 1200. 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.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1958 Moretti 1200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Moretti |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 1200 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1203 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |