1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 8 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 114 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 190 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 Ferrari 212 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 212 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |