1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 12 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 410 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, 1984 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 60 L |
