1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |