1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 75 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, 1966 Ferrari Dino (188 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Sierra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |