1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 895 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |