1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |