1982 Fiat 126 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1982 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 126 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2838 mm |
