1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 470 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
