1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 4 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 309 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.

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