1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 8 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) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 66 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 212 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 37 L |
