1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1972 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1972 Ferrari Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1972 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1972 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Deauville | Dino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
