1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 906 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 159 L |
