1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 223 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Moretti | Morris |
| Model | 850S | Marina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
