1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 724 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Dino |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |