1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Moretti 850 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Moretti | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |