1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1991 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 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
