1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 399 kg more than 1989 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat 126 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |