1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 33 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 134 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 5 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2210 mm |
