1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | One-O-Four | Dino |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
