1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 35 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 701 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 212 | 929 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |