1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, both 1951 Ferrari 212 and 1951 Jaguar MK V were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 650 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 212 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
