1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 18 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 695 kg more than 1952 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. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Cordoba | 212 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 159 L |