1968 Moretti 750 vs. 1983 Ford Meteor

To start off, 1983 Ford Meteor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Meteor weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 Moretti 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Moretti 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Moretti 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 750. 1983 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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