1978 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 191 kg more than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Escort | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2160 mm |