1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
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 | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |