1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 138 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 (187 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Capri |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
