1988 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
