1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 43 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | F-250 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 132 L |