1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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 Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Taunus | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |