1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | Dino |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 65 L |
