1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |