1984 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1969 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 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | Dino |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |