1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 51 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1340 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XF |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
