1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 706 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 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ferrari | SsangYong |
| Model | 212 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
