1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1956 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 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 91 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 326 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 212 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
