1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1968 MG MGC
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Coronet and 1968 MG MGC 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 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1968 MG MGC.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1968 MG MGC | |
Make | Dodge | MG |
Model | Coronet | MGC |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |