1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 974 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |