1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 756 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1990 Toyota Century 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. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Century |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |
