1975 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 130 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Moretti Panoramica (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Moretti Panoramica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1962 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Escort | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2160 mm |
