1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 450 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Frontier |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |