1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Taunus | Golden |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |