1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 428 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Dino | Europa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
