1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1965 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1965 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1965 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | 626 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
