1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 6 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 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2300 mm |
