1961 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Moretti | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider Turismo | California |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2670 mm |
