1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1996 Ford Probe
To start off, both 1996 Fiat 126 and 1996 Ford Probe were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Probe (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Probe weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1996 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Probe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
