1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
