1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 548 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | 850S | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
