1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 688 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti 850S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Moretti |
| Model | Debonair | 850S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2030 mm |
