1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 361 kg more than 1964 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
