1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1969 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1969 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 266 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 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1969 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 212 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
