1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 212 | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 92 L |