1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |