1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 148 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 294 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
