1969 AMC AMX vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, both 1969 AMC AMX and 1969 Ferrari Dino were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC AMX weights approximately 322 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC AMX | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | AMX | Dino |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6384 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |