1954 Dodge Custom vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1954 Dodge Custom 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 4,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Dodge Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Dodge Custom (181 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Dodge Custom should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Dodge Custom weights approximately 541 kg more than 1951 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.
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1954 Dodge Custom | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Custom | 212 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4424 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2260 mm |