1958 Ferrari Dino vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 387 kg more than 1958 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.
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1958 Ferrari Dino | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1191 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |