1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 is newer by 3 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 2,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 250 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1951 Ferrari 212 | 1954 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 212 | 250 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 140 L |