1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 752 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 212 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 7456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 64 L |