1972 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2276 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126. 2006 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. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 72 L |
