1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1997 Ford Explorer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
