1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1964 Moretti 2500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | 12 M | 2500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |