1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 285 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |