1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1508 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Moretti |
| Model | Continental | 850S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2030 mm |
