1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1400 is newer by 2 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 102 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 261 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 212 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |