1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 523 kg more than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. 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 Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Mustang | S Coupe |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |