1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 116 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Polara | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |