1964 Moretti 2500 vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Morgan 4. 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 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Moretti 2500 | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Moretti | Morgan |
Model | 2500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2454 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |