As far as I know, a coil is a coil, they work the same way, primary wire coil saturates then collapses inducing voltage in the second wire wrapping which is where the voltage increase occurs. I don't think there is any basic differences.
However, I think the issue comes more with the ohm rating of the coil. the sohc bikes use a 5 ohm coil, the later bikes use a 3 ohm coil.
On a points ignition, a lower ohm coil will wear the points out faster, probably the condensers too, switching to corvette points is usually suggested for better durability.
I am not quite sure how cdi ignitions would react to higher ohm coils but since this is on a points system, it doesn't matter.
Now, aftermarket electronic systems don't much care. A 5 ohm coil creates less of a draw on the electrical system of the ignition and bike as a whole but would result in a weaker but longer lasting spark.
For example, on my dyna S, a higher ohm coil will produce less spark energy but the spark duration is longer. A higher ohm coil will have higher spark energy but shorter duration.
In short, yes, they will work but the points will wear out faster. I can't say how much faster though, part depends on condenser condition.
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