1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1951 Ferrari 212 and 1951 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
