1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 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. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1833 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Ferrari 212. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 212 | Defender |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 60 L |