1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 875 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
