1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 37 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3023 mm |