1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 471 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 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 212 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 67 L |
