1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1881 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126. 2010 Ford Expedition 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat 126 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |