1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 208.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 208 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
