1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Dino | Exige |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 Length | 4150 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
