1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 661 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, 2011 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2011 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 212 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 53 L |
