1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Moretti 850S

To start off, both 1966 Ford Zephyr and 1966 Moretti 850S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 628 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Zephyr 1966 Moretti 850S
Make Ford Moretti
Model Zephyr 850S
Year Released 1966 1966
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2992 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 702 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 30 L


 

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