1970 Moretti 850 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1970 Moretti 850 and 1970 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Moretti 850 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Moretti 850 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Moretti | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |