1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 668 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1969 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Mustang | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |
