1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 39 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Fiat 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 66 L |
