1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Moretti SS
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Moretti SS. (51 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti SS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 420 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1969 Moretti SS | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Taunus | SS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2040 mm |
