1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 25 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 33 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 166 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 54 L |
