1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 10 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 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 166 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 2400 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 159 L |
