1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | Dino | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 25 L |
