1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari Dino and 1973 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
