1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 150 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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 212 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 50 L |
