1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 32 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 850 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | President |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
