1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 346 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |