1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 10 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 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 924 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |
