1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger
Make Fiat Ford
Model 850 Ranger
Year Released 1973 2010
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 847 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 51 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3660 mm 5171 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2040 mm 3193 mm


 

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