1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1970 Ford 17 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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 (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | 17 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
