1965 Moretti 750 vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 47 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 770 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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 750 | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Moretti | Ascari |
| Model | 750 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 766 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2636 mm |
