1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3490 mm |
