1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Moretti 850. 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 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | 1000 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2040 mm |
