2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1978 Fiat 126
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 747 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F1 2000 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 1850 mm |
