1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
