1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 407 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2040 mm |
