1958 Ferrari Dino vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 7 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari Dino. (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 736 kg more than 1958 Ferrari Dino. 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.
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1958 Ferrari Dino | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Dino | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1540 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |