1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 11 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), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 371 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, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ferrari Dino | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Ferrari | De Tomaso |
Model | Dino | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |