1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Dino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 65 L |
