1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Moretti Coupe | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Moretti | AC |
Model | Coupe | 428 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 590 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |