1992 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1992 Fiat 126 and 1992 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 492 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.
Because 1992 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Escort (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat 126 | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
