1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 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 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 858 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 841 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |