1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 36 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 256 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |
