1968 Moretti Coupe vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1968 Moretti 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Coupe. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Moretti Coupe 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Moretti Pontiac
Model Coupe Grand Safari
Year Released 1968 1980
Engine Size 499 cc 5032 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 26 HP 148 HP
Torque 41 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 520 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 3350 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1370 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2950 mm


 

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