1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2930 mm |