1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Fiat 126
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1981 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1850 mm |
