1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
