1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 29 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 291 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Polara | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| 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 | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
