1963 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | AC | Moretti |
| Model | Cobra | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
