1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 21 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 98 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
