1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 31 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 62 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 136 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Dodge Polara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Dodge Polara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Polara | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |