1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 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 65 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 116 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 60 L |