1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 29 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 890 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Vantage | Dino |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 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 | 1970 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
