1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1965 Moretti S 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 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Moretti |
| Model | 220 | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2040 mm |
