1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 36 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 297 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
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, 2003 Ford Taurus, 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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Fiat Dino | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Taurus |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |