1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1960 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 kg more than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1960 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Cortina | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2160 mm |
