1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |