1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 79 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 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 212 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2561 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
