1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1965 Moretti 850
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850. 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 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1965 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Mazda | Moretti |
Model | Cosmo | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 30 L |