1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 50 kg more than 1963 Moretti 1100.
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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1963 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | 12 M | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2160 mm |
