1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 2008 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1184 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Moretti Coupe 2008 Ford Falcon
Make Moretti Ford
Model Coupe Falcon
Year Released 1965 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Size 590 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 24 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 39 Nm 533 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 520 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 3350 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1370 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 68 L


 

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