1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 39 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 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 983 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, 2006 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 66 L |
