1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 16 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 212 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 133 L |
