1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |