1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 850S (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 850S should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 123 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S.
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, 1961 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Moretti | Morris |
| Model | 850S | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 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 | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
