1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 237 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 Dino (264 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | Dino | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 142 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 | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |