1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1969 Ferrari Dino and 1969 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Nissan Laurel. 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 (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |