2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1965 Moretti 750

To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 937 kg more than 1965 Moretti 750. 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda Marathon 1965 Moretti 750
Make Mazda Moretti
Model Marathon 750
Year Released 2005 1965
Engine Size 2260 cc 766 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 61 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 10 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1517 kg 580 kg
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 30 L


 

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