1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino

To start off, both 1977 Dodge Aspen and 1977 Ferrari Dino were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 136 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Dodge Aspen 1977 Ferrari Dino
Make Dodge Ferrari
Model Aspen Dino
Year Released 1977 1977
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3687 cc 2925 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 264 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 117.5 mm 70.9 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2560 mm


 

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