1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 75 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Laurel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |