1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 945 kg more than 1984 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 126 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2880 mm |