1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 445 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 133 L |
