1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1959 Moretti 750
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 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, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1959 Moretti 750 | |
Make | Ferrari | Moretti |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 750 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2160 mm |