1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Escort |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 40 L |