1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 9 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 186 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, both vehicles can yield 60 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |
