1963 Moretti 500 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Moretti 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Moretti 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Moretti 500 2010 Ford Falcon
Make Moretti Ford
Model 500 Falcon
Year Released 1963 2010
Engine Size 479 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 18 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 35 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 640 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 3210 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1330 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2838 mm


 

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