1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1977 Ford Limited
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Limited weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126.
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. 1977 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1977 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Limited |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
