1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 43 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 591 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
