1975 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Moretti SS
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 6 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Moretti SS (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Moretti SS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 210 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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1969 Moretti SS | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Escort | SS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
