1980 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 98 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1965 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Escort | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
