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


 

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