1972 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 33 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
