1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 42 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 680 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Dino | M5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
