1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |