1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |