1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 30 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 279 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1968 Ferrari 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 1968 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
