1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
