1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Dino | TSO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
