1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 898 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XJS |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |