1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1965 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Taunus | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2160 mm |
