1969 Buick GS vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 760 kg more than 1966 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 Buick GS (498 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | Dino |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
