1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo.
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 (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Escort | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2160 mm |
