1981 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1431 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Fiat 126 2007 Ford Territory
Make Fiat Ford
Model 126 Territory
Year Released 1981 2007
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 652 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 24 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 42 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 585 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 3130 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2850 mm


 

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