1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 456 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Dino | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
