1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126.
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:
| 1983 Fiat 126 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
