1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1217 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 212 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 98 L |
