1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 342 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
