1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang 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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |