1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 602 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |