1965 AC 427 vs. 1970 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1970 Moretti Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 877 kg more than 1970 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1970 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1970 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1970 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | AC | Moretti |
Model | 427 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |