1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Polara and 1968 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Polara | Familia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
