1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
