1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 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 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 212 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 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 | 760 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 52 L |
