1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 9 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1977 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Polara | LTD |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
