1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1979 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 11 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 478 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Dodge Polara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Dodge Polara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1979 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Polara | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
