1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 556 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 | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 212 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
