1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 185 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 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 288 GTO | Dino |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |