1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 20 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 351 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 212 | 917 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 520 HP |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 798 kg |