1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 330 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
