1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 5 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 308 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
