1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |