1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 212 | 300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 100 L |