1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 912 kg more than 1977 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 126 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
