1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 101 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1979 Ford Fairlane 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |