1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Coronet and 1968 Ferrari 365 GT were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 24 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
