1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, both 1985 Fiat 126 and 1985 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1042 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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