1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 735 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 126 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |