1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 40 L |
