1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Polara | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
