1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 645 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
