1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 121 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 Porsche 928 (380 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Dino | 928 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 86 L |
