1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 5 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 980 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 72 L |
