1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |