1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 19 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 (169 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 212 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
