1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat 126 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |