1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 140 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.
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1951 Ferrari 212 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 212 | 190 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
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 | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 64 L |