1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 136 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Dino | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
