1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 755 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
