1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 19 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 321 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 5399 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 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 115 L |
