1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 55 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 916 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 72 L |
