1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 159 kg more than 1966 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
