1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 34 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 515 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dino | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
