1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1952 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 76 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 212 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 40 L |
