1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 576 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hudson |
| Model | Dino | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3160 mm |
