1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 17 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 349 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. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 AMC Hornet | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | Hornet | 212 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |