1965 Moretti 750 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1965 Moretti 750. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Moretti 750 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Moretti Oldsmobile
Model 750 Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1965 1979
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 766 cc 5032 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 61 Nm 326 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 580 kg 1795 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 5610 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 3030 mm


 

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