1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century 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 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 471 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, 1984 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1984 Toyota Century 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. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1984 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Dino | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |