1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 21 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 212 | 450 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 90 L |