1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 495 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |