1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |