1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 477 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat 126 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
