1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 915 kg more than 1990 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
