1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 476 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
