1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1966 Moretti Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Bristol | Moretti |
| Model | 408 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 30 L |
