1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 627 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
