1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 339 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
