1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 61 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 921 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 212 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 70 L |
