1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 610 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F355 | Dino |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 235 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 | 1690 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |