1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 938 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 265 kg more than 1993 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat 126 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Escort |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 702 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |