1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 14 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 476 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 2600 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 159 L |
