1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 32 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 8 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
Because 1967 Fiat 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 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour, 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, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1999 Ford Contour | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Contour |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5625 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 56 L |