2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 40 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1968 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 1968 Ferrari Dino
Make Ferrari Ferrari
Model 360 Dino
Year Released 2008 1968
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 3586 cc 1987 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 177 HP
Torque 373 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 57 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 293 km/hour 225 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 1525 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 350 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 65 L


 

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