1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 926 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.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ferrari 212. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 212 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
