1959 Ford 17M vs. 1962 Moretti 500
To start off, 1962 Moretti 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 475 kg more than 1962 Moretti 500. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1962 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | 17M | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |
