1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 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 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 65 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Coronet | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2880 mm |
