1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 655 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 Chevrolet Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Nomad | Dino |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |