1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
