1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 786 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 126 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |