1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 850 and 1972 Ford Gran Torino were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3000 mm |