1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1360 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.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1997 Ford F-150 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. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3050 mm |