1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1991 Fiat 126 and 1991 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 950 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126. 1991 Ford Fairlane 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2930 mm |
