1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1974 Ferrari Dino and 1974 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 191 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 419 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 124 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
