1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1212 kg more than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Ferrari | Moretti |
Model | 400 | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2160 mm |