1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 40 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
