1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | Dino |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |