1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | Dino |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |