1978 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Moretti 750
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Moretti 750. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1965 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Capri | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
