1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Polara | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
