1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 264 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
