1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 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 87 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 68 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
