1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 345 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, 1979 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |