1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1973 Ford Capri

To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 302 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750. 1973 Ford Capri 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. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Moretti 750 1973 Ford Capri
Make Moretti Ford
Model 750 Capri
Year Released 1960 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 746 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 29 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1062 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2570 mm


 

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