1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 132 L |
