1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 12 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 78 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 212 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 212 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85.7 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 54 L |