1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1957 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 6 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 39 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 516 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1957 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 212 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 42 L |
