1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 231 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1969 Ferrari Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
