1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 864 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti Panoramica has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti Panoramica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2160 mm |
