1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 125 L |
