1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 26 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 222 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.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 212 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
