1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 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 102 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 48 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
