1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 45 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 22 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 312 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
