1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 18 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 203 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |