1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |