1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 28 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 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1110 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 94 L |
