1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 8 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 480 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | LTD |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |