1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 424 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Coronet | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 678 Nm |
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 | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |