1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari Dino and 1966 Ginetta G12 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 253 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ferrari Dino (188 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ginetta |
| Model | Dino | G12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 225 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 | 1040 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
