1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 895 kg more than 1993 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 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 126 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 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 | 1540 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
