1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 567 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari Dino 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Dino Scorpio
Year Released 1966 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1987 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 270 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1607 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1070 mm 1440 mm


 

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