1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 390 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.
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1952 Ferrari 212 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |