1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Fiat 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4821 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
