1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
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 (172 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 125 L |