1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 369 kg more than 1968 Fiat 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Custom |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 83 L |
