1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 49 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 423 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. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 212 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | 49 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |