1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 7 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 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1967 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 240 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |