1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 904 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |