1968 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 122 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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 Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Escort | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |