1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 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 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 640 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Dino | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2880 mm |
