1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1000 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
