1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 850 | Six |
Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |