1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Moretti 850. 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 Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | Taunus | 850 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2040 mm |