1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 826 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ferrari Dino 2008 Land Rover Defender
Make Ferrari Land Rover
Model Dino Defender
Year Released 1969 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1987 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 0 HP
Torque 187 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 57 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 225 km/hour 130 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1044 kg 1870 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 93 L


 

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