1963 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 310 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
