1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 24 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 420 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |