1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 120 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
