1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 406 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari Dino | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 311 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |