1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 2 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 140 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
