1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |