1972 AMC Matador vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 3 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 523 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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1972 AMC Matador 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. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | Dino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
