USA vs USA — 1967 vs 1969
| Coronet R/T 440 Magnum | Coronet R/T Convertible | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 490 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,210 cc | 7,210 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.3 sec | 14.3 sec |
| Weight | 3,700 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,972 mm |
| Length | 5,207 mm | 5,232 mm |
| Units Produced | 10,849 | 259 |
| Original MSRP | $3,199 | $3,785 |
| Value (Excellent) | $120,000 | $145,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 9/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Magnum brings quicker acceleration, better value to the table, and the 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible answers with greater rarity, stronger collectibility. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Dodge Coronet R/T. The 1967 and 1969 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Magnum producing 375 hp and the 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible delivering 375 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Magnum edges ahead at 6.0 seconds versus 6.2 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 259 units built, the 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible is considerably scarcer than the Dodge Coronet R/T's 10,849 examples.