1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, both 1952 AC 2-Litre and 1952 Ferrari 212 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 212 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 159 L |
