1970 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe

To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 401 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Capri 1965 Moretti S Coupe
Make Ford Moretti
Model Capri S Coupe
Year Released 1970 1965
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Size 2994 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1103 kg 702 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2040 mm


 

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