1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 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 Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
