1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
