1972 Austin Marina vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 6 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 1,273 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 178 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, 1972 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | Marina | 850S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
