1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 28 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Polara | F355 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
