1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1076 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126. 1991 Ford Fairlane 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2930 mm |
