1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 782 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat 126 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |