Help me understand…. What was the point?

So I'm a Fusie Fan. And during those years there were many shared parts, engines, drivetrains, and, soooomewhat, stylistic looks.

My Favorite year is 1972. If it were up to me, I’d have a Newport, New Yorker, Imperial, and a Fury – All in coupe, please!


I also dig me a 1967 Polara! No wait…. Or is that a Monaco?? Nope, I think it’s a Polara… Dammit!


So what was the point/strategy that the Monaco and Polara looked sooooo nearly identical (to me, at least) for 1967. They leaned...

Help me understand.... What was the point?