1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3967 mm |
