1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Cortina | Coupe |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |