1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1978 Fiat 126 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3080 mm |
