1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 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 103 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer, 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Polara | Tracer |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |