1980 Buick Electra vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 29 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 766 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 212 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 159 L |
