1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 575 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 212 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2561 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
