1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste 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 61 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 212 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
