1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 24 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 956 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3080 mm |
