1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1996 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 135 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 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.

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