1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 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 400 (392 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
