1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 420 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Corsair |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |