1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari Dino and 1977 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 152 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 219 kg more than 1977 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
