1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000.
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, 1968 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 850 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |