1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Coronet and 1968 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
