1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 370 kg more than 1986 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat 126 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |