1978 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 416 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Capri | 850 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |
