1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 33 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 1188 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti 850S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1999 Nissan President | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | 850S | President |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3040 mm |
