1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 305 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, 1981 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 65 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |