1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon

To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 39 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 477 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, 1966 Ferrari Dino (188 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari Dino 2005 Mazda Marathon
Make Ferrari Mazda
Model Dino Marathon
Year Released 1966 2005
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Size 1987 cc 2260 cc
Horse Power 177 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 57 mm 94 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 10 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1517 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 76 L


 

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