1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1969 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1969 Ferrari Dino and 1969 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 146 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ferrari Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1969 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | Dino | 204 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
