1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
