1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 562 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2880 mm |
