1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2010 Kia Forte

To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 43 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Forte weights approximately 257 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, 2010 Kia Forte, 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, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Ferrari Dino 2010 Kia Forte
Make Ferrari Kia
Model Dino Forte
Year Released 1967 2010
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1987 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1297 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4481 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1070 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 52 L


 

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