1985 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 126 | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2949 mm |
