1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 43 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 462 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Polara | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
