2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 360 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
