1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1992 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 152 kg more than 1992 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1992 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 126 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
