1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 4 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300.
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 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 212 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2561 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
