1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 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 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 576 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 144 L |
