1992 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1992 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 612 kg more than 1992 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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Fiat 126 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |