2001 Ford 49 vs. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Moretti |
Model | 49 | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 64 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |