1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 650 kg more than 1973 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 1976 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | LTD |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
