1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 314 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, 2009 Ford Focus, 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, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Focus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
