1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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 Ferrari 212 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |