1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Moretti SS
To start off, 1969 Moretti SS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Moretti SS (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Moretti SS should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1969 Moretti SS.
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, 1953 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1969 Moretti SS | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | A 40 | SS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
