1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. 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 118 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 159 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Corsair |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |