1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 537 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Moretti 750 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Make Moretti Oldsmobile
Model 750 Jetfire
Year Released 1960 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 746 cc 3531 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 29 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 60 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 71.1 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1297 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2850 mm


 

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