1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 4388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
