1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 4 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 24 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 226 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 212 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
