1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |