1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3967 mm |
