1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 180 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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.
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1969 Dodge Coronet | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Coronet | 250 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 140 L |