1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |