can this be true?
some info

1.25/1.4 and 1.6 Zetec S Gear Ratios were found to be as following:

1st 3.58
2nd 1.93
3rd 1.28
4th 0.95
5th 0.76

The 1.7 Puma box however has a slightly taller 1st gear and a closer 3rd, 4th and 5th gear:

1st 3.15
2nd 1.93
3rd 1.41
4th 1.11
5th 0.88


The 1.6 Zetec S, has a 4.25 Final Drive Ratio

The 1.25/1.4, has a Final Drive Ratio of 4.27.

The 1.7 Puma has a Final Drive Ratio of 3.82


Escort RS turbo S1 ------------------- 3.15 1.91 1.27 0.95 0.76 4.27
Escort RS turbo S2* -------------------3.15 1.91 1.28 0.95 0.76 3.82



it s mean only the 1 st and second gear change is it a big difference?