1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1976 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 126 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
