1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 524 kg more than 1968 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 841 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 41 L |