1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 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 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1966 Fiat 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3200 mm |
