1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1952 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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1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB5 | 212 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 159 L |