1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB2 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 159 L |
