1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 218 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Moretti 850S | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Moretti | Opel |
Model | 850S | Ascona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 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 | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |