1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1373 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Moretti | Packard |
| Model | 850S | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 77 L |
