1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Ford Torino
To start off, 1971 Ford Torino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Torino weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850.
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. 1971 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1971 Ford Torino | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Torino |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |