1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 23 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 43 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 108 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Capri |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |