1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona 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 70 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 21 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 212 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| 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 | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 70 L |
