1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager

To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 41 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 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1172 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.

Because 1961 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.

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