1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
