1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 45 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 358 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, 2012 Nissan Altima, 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Altima |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
