1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 18 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 596 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 212 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 56 L |
