2007 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
