1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Dino | UTE |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
