1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 15 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 87 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 68 L |
