1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1035 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 850 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
