1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1988 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:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
