1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |