1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1979 Ford LTD 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 461 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1979 Ford LTD 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 LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ferrari Dino 1979 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Dino LTD
Year Released 1977 1979
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2925 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 525 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 3080 mm