1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 2008 Subaru Legacy 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. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ferrari Dino 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Ferrari Subaru
Model Dino Legacy
Year Released 1969 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2419 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 0 HP
Torque 225 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.5 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 60 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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