1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Coronet | 208 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
