2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1979 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 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 456M | 126 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |
