1959 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Moretti 850
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 117 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850.
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 Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1965 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Escort | 850 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 30 L |
