1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
