1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 10 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 326 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1969 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1969 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Coronet | LTD |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |