1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 850 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
