1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1960 Moretti 1200
To start off, both 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1960 Moretti 1200 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 1200. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1960 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Moretti |
| Model | 300 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
