1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 522 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |
