1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F355 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
