1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 447 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
