1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 58 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 42 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 64 L |