1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 850. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1964 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1964 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Moretti |
| Model | Town Car | 850 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1830 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2040 mm |
