1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 17 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 83 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 212 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 55 L |
