1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 41 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 441 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 212 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
