1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 87 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
