1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1951 Ferrari 212 and 1951 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 296 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 XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 212 | XK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1296 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 63 L |
