1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
