1972 DAF 66 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 21 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1972 DAF 66. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1972 DAF 66 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | DAF | Ferrari |
Model | 66 | 212 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 159 L |