1972 Fiat 850 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 39 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3505 mm |
