1967 Moretti 850S vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Moretti 850S | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Moretti | Volvo |
| Model | 850S | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 766 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
