1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega 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 65 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 481 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 212 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 70 L |
