1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 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 10 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Coronet | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
