1969 Ferrari 365 GTS vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 365 GTS | Dino |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
