1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 157 kg more than 1988 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, 1968 Ford Escort (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
