1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 362 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 36 L |