1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 525 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, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 82 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1885 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 |
