1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 935 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2930 mm |