1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 622 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 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 Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
