1969 Moretti SS vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti SS would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Moretti SS. (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti SS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 645 kg more than 1969 Moretti SS. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti SS | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Moretti | Talbot |
| Model | SS | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2820 mm |
