1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1991 Toyota MR2 is newer by 24 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), 1991 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 195 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, 1991 Toyota MR2 (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| 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 | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
