1981 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 660 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Granada | 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1850 mm |