1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 6 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 45 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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1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GT | 212 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 159 L |