What would win in a half mile race nintyeight Mitsubishi montaro sport or nintysix dodge ram 1500?

The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a mid-size SUV, while the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck. Even considering the variations within those model years (engine options, etc.), the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport would almost certainly win a half-mile race against a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500.

Here's why:

* Weight: The Ram 1500 is significantly heavier than the Montero Sport. Extra weight dramatically impacts acceleration.

* Aerodynamics: The Montero Sport has a more aerodynamic shape than the boxier Ram 1500, reducing wind resistance.

* Power-to-Weight Ratio: While the Ram 1500 likely has more raw horsepower in some configurations, the Montero Sport's lower weight will give it a better power-to-weight ratio, leading to quicker acceleration.

The Ram 1500 might have a slight advantage in top speed if both vehicles reached their maximum velocity, but over a half-mile distance, the Montero Sport's superior acceleration would allow it to build a lead that the Ram would be unlikely to overcome.