1968 Ford 17 vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | 17 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
