1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 10 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ferrari 212 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ferrari 212. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 212 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
