1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1951 Talbot Baby
To start off, both 1951 Ferrari 212 and 1951 Talbot Baby were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby 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 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 212 | Baby |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |