1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Apollo weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1967 Ferrari Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Dino | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
