1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 262 kg more than 1963 Moretti 1100. 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 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1963 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Cortina | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2160 mm |
