1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 291 kg more than 1973 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 41 L |
