1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 669 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 126 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |