1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 59 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Dino | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 266 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |