1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 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, 1970 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1970 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
