1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | Dino |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 188 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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |