1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 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, 1970 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1991 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1991 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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