1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 20 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 825 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 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 212 | Century |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 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 | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |